Rakesh Poojary , who played a key role in the upcoming film Kantara Chapter 1, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a wedding ceremony. The actor was a popular face in Kannada and Tulu entertainment industry and had won Comedy Khiladigalu 3 in 2020. Rakesh Poojary , the Comedy Khiladigalu 3 winner and a Kannada and Tulu actor, died on Sunday late night after a heart attack. Tragically, the 34-year-old actor passed away in the Udupi area during a mehendi ceremony. Rakesh passed out late last night, according to an article in India Today. In ... Rakesh Poojary , renowned Kannada actor and winner of 'Comedy Khiladigalu', tragically passed away due to a heart attack during a family mehndi ceremony. Friends and fans remember him for his ... Rakesh Poojary , 'Comedy Khiladi' fame actor, dies at 34 due to cardiac arrest Rakesh Poojary died at the age of 34 on Monday. He is survived by his mother and younger sister.